Kingdom Plantae Family Fouquieriaceae Scientific name Fouquieria formosa Rank Species | Order Ericales Genus Fouquieria Higher classification Fouquieria | |
Similar Fouquieria, Fouquieriaceae, Ericales, Fouquieria columnaris, Asterids | ||
Fouquieria formosa is a species of Fouquieria in the ocotillo family, native to central and southern Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Puebla, Morelos, Michoacán, México State, Distrito Federal, Jalisco).
Description
Fouquieria formosa is a large shrub or small tree growing to 10 m in height and has spines and red-orange flowers. The flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds.
References
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